Earthquake of magnitude 3.1 reported near Corona in Orange County on Aug. 11
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIF. — A preliminary 3.1 magnitude quake rattled close to Corona, about 19.2 miles east-northeast of Riverside, on Tuesday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The tremor shook at 11:17 p.m., with its epicenter roughly 6 miles west-southwest of Corona and a depth of 2 miles.
Did you feel it?
If you noticed the earthquake, you can submit a report via the USGS Felt Report form. 104 people have submitted responses through the agency’s online form, indicating they felt weak shaking. Residents in several cities — such as Moreno Valley, Laguna Hills, Riverside, Irvine and Ontario — reported experiencing the quake, according to the USGS DYFI report.
Additional quake recorded
The earthquake was followed by another quake nearby of magnitude 2.7, rattling the area 6.2 miles west-southwest of Corona at 11:17 p.m. Aug. 11.
Source: The U.S. Geological Survey
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